Welcome to Saint Rémy de Provence, one of the oldest towns in France, where for more than 2.500 years the routes of the Mediterranean and northern-European civilizations have crossed. St Rémy has always been an historical, cultural and artistic place. You will enjoy the traditional charm of the Provençal way of life. Walking in the lively, historical centre, you will come across many fine boutiques, art galleries and well-known gourmet food's shops.
The olive gardens, the hard rock of the Alpilles and the vestiges of ancient civilizations... Saint Rémy de Provence symbolizes, for poets and painters alike, the peace and the light so typically Provencal. Nostradamus, native of the village, saw in its azure sky the destinies of the Great.Principal of the Greco roman ruins, Glanum, with its legends, takes you back in time. Every Whit Monday, to the astonishment of the children, thousands of sheep, with their shepherds, make their way through the little streets. This movement to summer pastures marks the awakening of Provence
Saint Rémy de Provence : Town of Leisure
The Alpilles Regional Natural Park
The inherent value of the Alpilles is based on the harmony of its landscapes and its exceptional natural, cultural and architectural heritage. All these exceptional features resulted in the classification of this unique area as a Regional Nature Park in 2007.
Walking in the Alpilles (from 1.5 and 6 hours)
Maps available for walks in the Alpilles at the Reception. There are several tracks of varying levels of difficulty, from 4 to 18 km long.
These walks are not authorized from July 1st until the second week-end of September, because of fire risks.
Saint Remy de Provence is at the heart of a region with rich and varied heritage, and at every turn, small roads lined with trees will help you discover the wonders: Archeological site of Glanum and Antiques, Chateau des Baux de Provence, Montmajour Abbey and Frigolet, Moulin de Daudet in Fontvieille, Alyscamps in Arles, Nimes and its Arena, the Pont du Gard, the Palais des Papes in Avignon.Camargues and and its flore and fawn, the Alpilles and Luberon, painters roads, vineyards, olive oil mills, truffles.Festivals of Aix, of Orange, Avignon, Roque d'Antheron, Gordes."Famous" Village Markets of Provence : St. Remy, Eygalières, Cavaillon, Arles, Gordes,Isle sur la Sorgue.
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